Child & Teen Gun Safety
Children and teens in the U.S. are impacted by gun violence in all its forms. Exposure to gun violence has an impact on the psychological and mental well-being of children and teens and affects their school performance, among other factors. When homes, neighborhoods, and schools are not safe from gun violence, entire generations of American children are affected. Learn more in the stories below.
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New Article Chronicles Failure of NRA’s Eddie Eagle Program as Unintentional Shootings By Children Rise Across the Country
This weekend, The Daily Beast published a new article informed by internal NRA board meeting minutes, revealing the NRA’s children’s education program Eddie Eagle…
Too Many Children are Gaining Access to Guns, Here’s What You Need to Know.
Over the last year, with the increase in gun sales and gun violence, more children have gained access to firearms, putting them at risk of…
Everytown Research: Unintentional Shootings by Children Have Increased 32% During the Pandemic
During the pandemic, unintentional shootings by children have increased significantly, according to data from the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the research and education…
Children & Teens
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (ages 1 to 19) in the United States.
New Study: Active Shooter Drills Could Further Increase Depression, Stress, Anxiety for Months
At a Time of Heightened Anxiety and Depression Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, a New Study Reveals Mental Health Challenges Show Up in Social Media…